Government and legislation

New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China

European Commission announces new tariffs aimed mainly at penalising subsidised Chinese manufacturers

13 June 2024
Autocar Business
New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China
le mans 2023
Since the first race 101 years ago, a total of 34 Brits have been part of the winning crew
Le Mans and Sportscars

The Brits to watch at Le Mans 2024

What are the chances of a British winner at this weekend’s 24-hour race? We assess the drivers with the best hopes

13 June 2024
The Brits to watch at Le Mans 2024
Nissan solid state batteries
Adoption of smaller solid-state batteries will benefit packaging
Electric cars

Explained: Nissan's solid-state battery that could double EV range

Japanese brand's tech took 17 years to develop; battery units are half the size but can provide twice the energy

13 June 2024
Explained: Nissan's solid-state battery that could double EV range
renault twingo render 2024 web
The retro supermini will be in showrooms in the first months of 2026 on current timings
New cars

2026 Renault Twingo: China deal boosts profit, cuts R&D spend

New partner will help develop a city car after VW deal fell through; remains on track for a 2025 reveal

13 June 2024
2026 Renault Twingo: China deal boosts profit, cuts R&D spend
Slideshow

The best used performance cars you can buy

We take a look at some of the best used fast cars on the market today

13 June 2024
The best used performance cars you can buy
Slideshow

The world’s coolest police cars

Most cop cars are boring - but not this lot. Feast your eyes

13 June 2024
The world’s coolest police cars
BMW M2 2024 update front quarter
Optional M Driver's package can raise M2's top speed from 155mph to 177mph
New cars

BMW M2 boosted to 473bhp in 2 Series facelift

Sports coupé now packs nearly as much punch as the M3 and the 2 Series drops diesel

12 June 2024
BMW M2 boosted to 473bhp in 2 Series facelift
Government and legislation

UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs

Chinese-made EVs will be hit with as much as 38% extra import tax if sold in the EU

12 June 2024
Autocar Business
UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs
BYD Seal U front lead
BYD Seal U is slightly taller and wider than the saloon from which it takes its name
New cars

BYD Seal U PHEV primed for UK with £33,205 price tag

Larger sibling of Seal electric saloon brings more interior space, competitive range and will cost less than a VW Tiguan PHEV

12 June 2024
BYD Seal U PHEV primed for UK with £33,205 price tag
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Autocar magazine 12 June: on sale now

Entry-level BMW EV detailed, a sad farewell to the Jaguar XF, the new Aston Martin DBX 707 rated

12 June 2024
Autocar magazine 12 June: on sale now

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New car news

Rolls Royce Ghost Series II front quarter
New Mustique Blue paint's hue is inspired by the eponymous island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
New cars

Rolls-Royce Ghost refresh brings new materials, connectivity boost

8 October 2024
Rolls-Royce Ghost refresh brings new materials, connectivity boost

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing